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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.43, 20,873.88 and 8,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.43, 20,873.88 and 8,411.72 is: 11,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.43 : 20,873.88 = 8,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.43/20,873.88 = 8,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.43x = 20,873.88 × 8,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.43x = 175,585,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,585,129.50/15,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.07

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